Sanitary Sewer Crossing Work for Science Centre Station

Crews will connect the new sanitary sewer to existing infrastructure, as part of upgrades for the new Science Centre Station, starting as early as Tuesday, May 22, 2018.

What Work is Taking Place?

Crews will connect the new sanitary sewer to the existing sanitary sewer infrastructure, as part of infrastructure upgrade for the new Science Centre Station, beginning as early as Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Work is expected to take approximately two (2) weeks to complete* between 8:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The connection is being made from north to south across Eglinton Avenue East, just east of Don Mills Road, extending from Gervais Drive on the north to Ferrand Drive on the south.

The work will be completed in stages and take place within the overnight period to reduce the impact on pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists, in addition to the surrounding communities.

Phase 1

Phase 2

Hours of Work

Work is expected to begin as early as Tuesday, May 22, 2018 and take approximately two (2) weeks* to complete.

*Note: Work will be extended for an additional week, starting as early as Sunday, June 3, 2018 until Friday, June 8, 2018.

Work will take place overnight between 8:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

All lanes will be restored each morning in advance of morning rush hour.

Work may be rescheduled due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.

What to Expect

Work will be completed in two (2) phases.

Phase one is within the eastbound lanes on the south side of Eglinton Avenue East, east of Don Mills Road.

Phase two is in the westbound lanes on the north side of Eglinton Avenue East, east of Don Mills Road.

Each phase will take approximately one (1) week to complete, if there are no unforeseen issues.

To safely conduct the work traffic will be reduced to one through lane east of Don Mills Road to just west of the Don Valley Parkway (DVP) during each stage.

During phase one the eastbound lanes will be reduced.

During phase two the westbound lanes will be reduced.

Paid-Duty Police Officers will be present during this work.

Pedestrians and road users can expect delays when traveling near work zones.

Nearby businesses and residents can expect noise from excavators, bobcats, trucks and other construction equipment caused by utilities relocation activity.

Traffic and Pedestrian Impacts

Lane reductions will be required in each direction to safely conduct all phases of this work.

Existing crosswalk and sidewalk closures will remain in effect.

Please watch for signs directing pedestrians to alternate routes.

TTC Impacts

TTC bus stops in the affected area will remain in their current locations.

Relocation and re-routing of bus stops and buses respectively, is done in consultation with TTC to ensure construction can continue safely while minimizing impact on the community and customers.

Stay Informed

Sign up for e-mail updates at http://www.thecrosstown.ca/sign-up[1] or download the aCrosstown traffic app to get real-time traffic and transit information for the Eglinton corridor.

For more information, please contact Phil Rodriques at the East Community Office.

Thank you for your continued patience as we work to build this important project.